Senior Actuary - Employer Health Solutions

RiseMe; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Commuter benefits

PTO

Paid holidays

Wellness programs

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Great American Employer Health Solutions is hiring a Senior Actuary for a fully remote position in the United States. The role emphasizes designing and refining advanced actuarial models to evaluate risk, pricing strategies, and profitability in specialty lines.

You will lead innovative product concepts, perform deep statistical analyses, and prepare comprehensive reports for stakeholders across underwriting, finance, and product teams. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience; FSA designation expected.
• High proficiency in actuarial techniques; acts as technical authority.

Responsibilities

• Designs, refines, and oversees sophisticated actuarial models for pricing and profitability.
• Assesses new product concepts, focusing on complex initiatives.
• Performs advanced statistical analyses to uncover risk patterns and insights.
• Authors actuarial reports translating analyses into actionable recommendations.
• Communicates findings clearly to diverse stakeholders.
• collaborates with underwriting, finance, product development, and claims teams.
• Leads or contributes as SME on multi-disciplinary projects to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Identifies opportunities for process improvements and implements changes.

Skills

Actuarial expertise

Leadership

Communication

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field

Job description

Be Here. Be Great. Working for a leader in the insurance industry means opportunity for you. Great American Insurance Group's member companies are subsidiaries of American Financial Group. We combine a \"small company\" culture where your ideas will be heard with \"big company\" expertise to help you succeed. With over 30 specialty and property and casualty operations, there are always opportunities here to learn and grow.

At Great American, we value and recognize the benefits derived when people with different backgrounds and experiences work together to achieve business results. Our goal is to create a workplace where all employees feel included, empowered, and enabled to perform at their best.

This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship.

Great American Employer Health Solutions blends financial strength with forward-thinking underwriting. By leveraging advanced underwriting techniques and adaptable program structures, Great American Employer Health Solutions delivers premium healthcare coverage tailored for small businesses. Their offerings include Level Funded health programs and medical stop loss, with a specialized focus on employer groups with fewer than 100 enrolled employees.

https://www.greatamericaninsurancegroup.com/about-us/business-operations/division/employer-health-solutions

Great American Employer Health Solutions is hiring for a Senior Actuary! This opportunity is a fully remote position.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities

• Designs, refines, and oversees sophisticated actuarial models to evaluate risk, develop pricing strategies, and optimize profitability.
• Develops and assesses innovative product concepts with a focus on highly specialized, complex, and strategically significant initiatives.
• Conducts advanced statistical analysis on extensive datasets to uncover patterns, assess risk exposures, and generate actionable insights that drive strategic decision-making.
• Authors comprehensive actuarial reports, synthesizing complex analyses into actionable recommendations for stakeholders across the organization.
• Communicates intricate actuarial findings and advanced methodologies effectively to diverse audiences.
• Collaborates with underwriting, finance, product development, and claims teams to provide high-level actuarial guidance and support on strategic initiatives.
• Leads or contributes as a subject matter expert in multi-disciplinary projects to enhance operational efficiency, product offerings, and regulatory compliance.
• Responsible for identifying opportunities for process improvements and implementing changes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Represents the company on industry and professional committees.
• May have responsibility for performance and coaching of staff and may have a participatory role in decisions regarding talent selection, development, and performance management for direct reports.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Actuarial Science, Mathematics, Statistics or a related field.

• Experience: Generally, a minimum of 10 years of actuarial experience. Fellow of the Society of Actuaries (FSA) designation is expected.

• Scope of Job/Qualifications: Works on assignments reflecting a high degree technical complexity and variety.Expert proficiency in various actuarial techniques. Demonstrates technical expertise and mastery in actuarial practices, including industry trends and product knowledge. Provides visionary leadership, fosters innovation, and serves as a key technical authority within the organization. Expert analytical skills with the ability to use data to inform decisions. Demonstrates excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment and across departments. Provides expert consultancy on changes in regulations, industry trends, and actuarial best practices. Provides technical advice and support to lower-level positions. Recognized as a subject matter expert in the field. This is the highest level of technical actuarial specialization and expertise.

Business Unit

Great American Employer Health Solutions

Salary Range

$150,000.00 -$200,000.00

Benefits

We offer competitive benefits packages for full-time and part-time employees*. Full-time employees have access to medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness plans, parental leave, adoption assistance, and tuition reimbursement. Full-time and eligible part-time employees also enjoy Paid Time Off and paid holidays, a 401(k) plan with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, and commuter benefits.

Compensation varies by role, level, and location and is influenced by skills, experience, and business needs. Your recruiter will provide details about benefits and specific compensation ranges during the hiring process. Learn more at http://www.gaig.com/careers.

*Excludes seasonal employees and interns.